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Probably my Radford STA15/III. But since I'm not sure exactly when they ceased manufacture, and as it's not in regular use I'll nominate my Thorens 124/II with SME 3009 arm, bought new in 1971 making them 46 years old.

I have a few cartridges that are of mid '60s vintage (Ortofon, ADC, B&O and Shure), but again none are in regular use.

Garrard 401 that is two years younger than me, so 48 years old. Set of vintage Crysler compression divers on my OB’s that are 60’s-70’s vintage, not sure of exact date.

Have a good few valves from the 40’s, not all in regular use though.

“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”